EXPLORING THE FACTORS BEHIND TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ BIOLOGY PERFORMANCE IN RURAL AREAS
Keywords:
Biology performance, teachers, students, rural areas, science educationAbstract
This study explored the experiences of Grade 7-10 Biology students and teachers in the three school districts of the entire Municipality of Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte, SY 2019-2020 to identify factors behind their performance in Biology utilizing the descriptive-qualitative method of research. It was found that the academic performance of Biology students was satisfactory while Biology teachers performed very satisfactorily. Furthermore, emerging students’ academic performance factors included social,
personal and financial and learning resources. As regards the teachers’ performance, school- related and teacher-related factors were found. Conclusively, the performance of students and teachers in Biology is the interface of multitude of factors ranging from the individual, colleague or peers and school level. There is a need to consider the range of factors to improve social, personal and financial among students and school and personal- related factors among teachers. With these results, this study recommends that DepEd may consider fully establishing Biology laboratories and plan for effective laboratory schedules. Teachers may consider attending training and seminars on teaching strategies in Biology. Finally, the guidance counselor office may initiate programs toward students’ awareness on some personal challenges they face during their academic endeavors. Meanwhile, teachers may review the requirements of making projects and offer other alternative requirements.
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